Tara Tatum
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Organized in successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. . Selfless Activity Director with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging resident participation. Adept at managing a monthly calendar, personalizing activities, coordinating volunteers and handling activity budgets. Outstanding people skills and react calmly to emergency situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Director
Deleon Nursing And Rehab
04.2022 - Current
- Enhanced resident engagement by planning and executing diverse recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.
- Boosted social interaction among residents through organizing regular events, outings, and group activities.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure adequate resources were allocated for all planned activities and events.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of activity programs through ongoing assessment and feedback from residents, families, and staff members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Western Hills Health Care
09.2020 - 04.2022
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Activity Director
Western Hills Health Care
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Enhanced resident engagement by planning and executing diverse recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure adequate resources were allocated for all planned activities and events.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies by maintaining accurate documentation of activity programs.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to provide additional resources and opportunities for residents'' enrichment.
Activity Director
Golden Age Nursing Home
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Improved recreational programming based on feedback from customers and employees.
- Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Age Nursing Home
01.2017 - 09.2017
- Evaluate residents to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Oversaw and maintained residents rooms and living areas and nurses stations
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
Certified Activity Director - Activities Director
Rowlett And Laker Inc.
P.O. Box 11453 Fort Wayne, IN 4685809.2017
Certifies Nurses Aide - Nursing Assistance
TB Nurse Aide
Goldthwaite, TX2010
High School Diploma -
Priddy ISD
Priddy Texas 05.2009
Skills
- Medical office administration
- HIPAA regulations
- Patient-focused care
- Medial Terminology
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Team Collaborator
- Activity Organization
- Program Development
- Event Planning Experience
- Patient Evaluations
- Understanding of Budgeting
- Organizational Skills
- Team Management
- Event Planning
- Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
- Social Media Management
Timeline
Activity Director
Deleon Nursing And Rehab
04.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Western Hills Health Care
09.2020 - 04.2022
Activity Director
Western Hills Health Care
09.2018 - 09.2020
Activity Director
Golden Age Nursing Home
09.2017 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Age Nursing Home
01.2017 - 09.2017
Certified Activity Director - Activities Director
Rowlett And Laker Inc.
Certifies Nurses Aide - Nursing Assistance
TB Nurse Aide
High School Diploma -
Priddy ISD
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